WASH Officer

About us Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people annually with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, our 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger for everyone and for good. Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in eight countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C., Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated. Job Description . Water Supply & Infrastructure · Rehabilitate and upgrade water supply systems in health facilities · Ensure continuous running water in OPD, maternity, pediatric wards, laboratory and immunization areas · Support solarization of water systems and pipe network expansion · Oversee installation of water storage reservoirs · Conduct water quality testing and treatment · Establish and support water point management committees · Provide maintenance tools and capacity building for sustainability 2. Sanitation Infrastructure · Construct gender-segregated and disability-inclusive latrine facilities · Improve sanitation facilities in health centers · Promote safe latrine use at household level · Address open defecation through community interventions 3. Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) · Ensure functional handwashing stations in all supported facilities · Support provision of soap and alcohol-based hand rubs · Strengthen IPC compliance in stabilization centers and health facilities · Integrate WASH into clinical service delivery environments 4. Healthcare Waste Management · Establish healthcare waste management systems · Ensure waste segregation, storage, transport, and disposal · Construct incinerators, sharps pits, and waste storage facilities · Provide PPE and color-coded bins · Develop SOPs for waste management 5. Hygiene Promotion · Conduct KAP surveys · Develop IEC materials · Train community volunteers and health workers · Deliver hygiene promotion sessions · Promote handwashing, water treatment, and sanitation practices 6. Capacity Building · Train health staff on WASH, IPC, and waste management · Provide mentorship and supportive supervision · Strengthen local capacity for system maintenance 7. Community WASH · Implement WASH activities in communities · Promote safe water handling and hygiene behavior change · Strengthen community engagement structures · Support risk communication efforts 8. Environmental Safeguards · Apply environmental screening tools · Ensure environmental compliance · Mitigate public health risks 9. Coordination · Coordinate with Ministry of Health and partners · Integrate WASH with health and nutrition programs · Participate in multisectoral planning 10. Supplies & Logistics · Ensure availability of WASH supplies · Support procurement and distribution · Monitor usage and replenishment Requirements • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in water resource engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Public health, natural resources management, environmental science, social sciences or other relevant field with at least 3 years’ continuous experience implementing Humanitarian WASH programme. • A post graduate diploma in project management and management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) or equivalent will be an added advantage. IX. Required Skills & Experience • Proven practical experience in water supply constructions • Proven practical experience in community mobilization, community health and sanitation programmers in humanitarian context. • Ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for situations. • Flexibility and ease in working with local people have diplomacy, tact and administrative skills to work with people at managerial level, and occasionally government levels. • Assessment, analytical and planning skills. • Developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situation. • Excellent reporting skills with good oral and written communication skills • Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts. • Commitment to humanitarian principles and action. • Commitment to equal opportunity and gender policies. • Demonstrated experience in integrating gender and diversity issues into programme. • Ability to work under pressure, ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines. • Strong presentation skills with mastery of Power point, Excel, MS word and other computer applications. • Practical knowledge of Engineering software including Global Position Information systems (GIS), AutoCAD, EPANET, Water GEMS, etc. • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently • Team player, extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations . • Knowledge of the local languages is an added advantage. • Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a valid riding permit Benefits Action Against Hunger – USA provides all staff with an attractive salary and benefits package . We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status or as a veteran. Action Against Hunger- USA complies with applicable laws governing non discrimination in employment